A traditional whiskey bar at the recently renovated The Brick Hotel in Oceanside, Frankie’s is charming and comfy, with a long, inviting wood bar and lots of cozy leather banquettes against a backdrop of rustic exposed brick. They feature a delicious classic Old Fashioned made with Elijah Craig Small Batch, and during Old Fashioned Week the bar will offer their own riff of the classic cocktail featuring Elijah Craig, R&D Cherry Apple bitters, and burnt cinnamon syrup. The bar doesn’t have a kitchen, but on Thursdays you can bring in food from the Oceanside Sunset Market. They’ll have small bites from the restaurant next door, Q + A Oyster, during Old Fashioned Week.

Nearly everything on Campfire’s menu is kissed by fire, including bar manager Nick Sinutko’s dynamic cocktail program. He uses Elijah Craig Small Batch as the foundation for a sultry, tropical-leaning Old Fashioned featuring plantains charred under live embers, brown butter, cacao nibs, and amaro: delivering a range of flavor that compliments the warm caramel and hard spice of the spirit. It’s perfect alongside their smokey, coffee-rubbed brisket, served over polenta with pickled green tomatoes.

A sports bar with an eight-lane bowling alley, a full-swing golf simulator, an arcade and a dog-friendly patio is cool; but a sports bar that also makes a great Old Fashioned is an absolute dream come true. The Big Kid Mac N’ Cheese is a no-brainer here, where house-smoked brisket, roasted poblanos, and sharp cheddar smothers tender cavatappi pasta. Its classic flavors are enhanced by notes of sweet oak and hints of smokey chipotle found in Elijah Craig Small Batch.

Sit back and sip a classic Old Fashioned while admiring some of the most beautiful views of the San Diego skyline, harbor, and bay in the city. For Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week, beverage and wine director Grant Olson has created an innovative Old Fashioned using Elijah Craig Small Batch that’s been washed in Snake River Farms ribeye fat. It’s mixed with black walnut bitters he’s house-smoked over mesquite, a spoonful of simple syrup, and a touch of salt, deftly stirred and poured over a large ice cube. As a final flourish, he lightly torches a rosemary sprig to garnish the drink, along with a tangerine peel. Olson recommends pairing it with the Snake River Farms Eye of the Ribeye and madeira-braised mushrooms to enhance the heady smoke and cedar aromas of Elijah Craig Small Batch.

Is there anything more satisfying than a big, brawny steak and a good, stiff drink? Born & Raised’s swanky leather booths, sparkling chandeliers, and tableside carts give it a sexy, Rat Pack vibe and some of the best people-watching in San Diego. An Elijah Craig Old Fashioned is a natural pairing with a perfectly cross-hatched, dry-aged Tomahawk steak; or pair Elijah Craig Small Batch with the darling of 1940s haute cuisine: Smoked Pheasant Under Glass.

The first thing you’ll notice when you walk in the door of The Whiskey House are the hundreds upon hundreds of bottles of whiskey lining the walls. In fact, they set a Guinness World Record in 2019 for having 2,467 commercially available whiskey varieties. If you’re day drinking, try pairing your Elijah Craig Small Batch Old Fashioned with Cinnamon Pancakes. It sounds a little bizarre, but trust us: it works. A Scotch egg and an Old Fashioned also makes for a surprisingly satisfying snack.

Filet mignon, prime porterhouse, and 32-day aged Tomahawks are the stars at Huntress; but executive chef James Montejano shows a clever hand with seafood as well, sugar-spicing a hefty prime rib of salmon to reflect the cinnamon and pepper notes in Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon. Although you might not think of an Old Fashioned as an after-dinner drink, order one to pair with the photo-worthy Magic Mushroom dessert. It hints at Elijah Craig’s subtle milk chocolate and baking spice finish to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Seven Grand takes whiskey drinking seriously, but not tediously so. This is the place to bring your whiskey snob friends or engage in deep, meaningful conversations over a splendid cocktail. Here, your Elijah Craig Small Batch Old Fashioned will never suffer from over stirring, too much sugar, or a garnish of yesterday’s orange peel. They don’t have a kitchen, but there’s nothing stopping you from walking two doors down to Gelati & Peccati for a couple of slices of Roman-style pizza, then going back for an Elijah Craig nightcap (or two).